TT batts

[sluggo68]

I currently have 2 interstate Deep Cycle, 5RM-24, 690 MCA / marine/rv batts in my 2014RLSS TT. the are 1.5 yrs old. I was wondering what are the best Batts to have for a TT? I have heard that some people have 6vt golf cart batts on theirs. I want to get the longest lasting use/life out of them with little maintenance & the longest life out of them.

[time2roll]

If you will have full hookups then the converter will supply 12v power as needed and keep the battery at 100%. If you leave it plugged in at home the battery will stay charged.

The 12 Volt Side of Life

[sluggo68]

woodglue,
what makes these the best?

[WoodGlue]

If you've got the bucks and want the best, get a couple of 6v AGM's.

WoodGlue

[sluggo68]

smkettner,
thanks so much for that info. I didn't know that they needed/liked to be 100% charged for long life. I will keep them charged over the winter to help prolong their life. do you have any suggestions as to treatment/conditioning for them?

[time2roll]

If you properly maintain the existing batteries they should last 6 to 10 years.
Lead/acid likes to be 100% charged as much as possible for long life.
And very deep discharges (below 70%) will also shorten the life.

What is not working for you?

Otherwise if you find yourself parked in the sun much I recommend 200 to 300 watts of solar to keep then charged when camping or stored.

[sluggo68]

well I just bought this new 2014 Springdale 266RLSS and have only had it out once with full hookups so I'm not really sure if these batts will fill the bill. I heard that 6vt golf batts are the best, but i'm not sure. My girlfriend like to just all the goodies (ie, tv, radio, etc.) in the TT when we camp so that's why I'm asking about the batts.

[pianotuna]

Hi sluggo,

Are the existing batteries meeting your needs? If so keep them until they don't.

[2oldman]

battery faq page
6v battery recommendation